Transport Coordinator

Speedy Hire Plc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire services provider in Scotland is looking for a coordinator for their transport function. The role involves supporting the Regional Logistics Manager, managing deliveries and collections, and maintaining vehicle upkeep. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced administrative role within the transport/logistics sector and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. The company offers various benefits including life assurance, pension, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

95% discount across the brand

Training and development opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role in transport/logistics.
• Proven ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the transport function.
• Support the Regional Logistics Manager.
• Manage delivery and collection of equipment.

Skills

Fast paced administrative experience in transport/logistics

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

High level of computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job.

Monday to Friday - 07.30 - 17.00

Responsibilities

Organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the Northern Powered Access division, providing key support to the Regional Logistics Manager. This involves delivery and collections of equipment, fuel scheduling, booking external haulage (including purchase order arrangement), staff management and training, maintaining product knowledge and arranging for the upkeep of all vehicles.

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience of working in a fast paced administrative role within transport/logistics, ideally gained within the powered access / plant hire industry
• Proven ability to take ownership and responsibility with the confidence to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

What we offer:

• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Commitment to Diversity & EEO

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.